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bird island   |   carmelo meadow   |   cypress grove   |   granite point   |   lace lichen   |   moss cove   |   north shore
pine ridge   |   sea lion point   |   south plateau   |   south shore   |   whalers cove & cabin   |   whalers knoll


   
   

SEA LION POINT TRAIL

Round trip from Sea Lion Point parking area; 6/10 mile, 30 minutes. Includes cove overlooks and best view of sea lion rocks offshore. This part of the trail is visible from the parking area and is suitable for a wheelchair.

Sea Lion PointThis trail takes you through one of nature's seaside gardens to a magnificent ocean view. On the way, ground squirrels scurry and sparrows perch on bushes to sing. On the right in Headland Cove, look for sea otters in the kelp and for harbor seals that often bask on the low rocks across the cove at the water's edge.

A natural staircase leads to a lower trail. The rock conglomerate here is known as the Carmelo Formation and is about 60 million years old. In Sea Lion Cove, look again for hauled-out harbor seals.

Barking California sea lions are seen further out on offshore rocks. The Devil's Cauldron between Sea Lion Point and Sea Lion Rocks is often a churning display of ocean power. Remain at a safe distance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Point Lobos Association
831.624.4909 | email: pointlobos@parks.ca.gov | Route 1, Box 62, Carmel, CA 93923
         
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